Words with the letter L

The letter L is a common and flexible tile in Scrabble, worth just 1 point, but it plays a key role in building both short and long words. Its low point value means it’s not a heavy hitter on its own, but it’s extremely useful for connecting other tiles and forming extensions. Words like la, lo, ill, and lid are great for quick plays in tight spaces. L is also frequently used in blends and suffixes, like -ly or -al, which makes it ideal for modifying or extending existing words to maximize your score.

Strategically, L shines when used to build longer words or hook onto existing ones. Adding L to a word like goa to form goal or to man to make mall can give you easy points while keeping your rack moving. Longer words like laugh, label, or loyal can score well when placed on premium word squares, especially if you’re able to form crosswords. Even though it’s a low-value letter, mastering the use of L can help you maintain flexibility and create scoring opportunities throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
negliges	14	14
negligibilities	25	25
negligibility	25	25
negligible	20	20
negligibly	22	22
negotiabilities	22	22
negotiability	22	22
negotiable	17	17
neighborliness	24	24
neighborly	21	21
nellies	10	10
nelly	10	10
nelson	9	9
nelsons	10	10
nelumbo	16	16
nelumbos	17	17
nematicidal	20	20
nematocidal	20	20
nematological	24	24
nematologist	19	19
nematologists	20	20
nematology	19	19
nemophila	19	19
nemophilas	20	20
neoclassic	18	18